The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Horn Point Laboratory is hosting the annual Open House on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The theme for the 2026 Open House is Adventure Awaits at Horn Point Lab. Whether rain or shine, the lab will be open for a day of science adventure for all ages, through hands-on exhibits, designed and staffed by scientists. Activities include the opportunity to view the R/V Rachel Carson, the institution’s flagship research vessel, and to explore the largest oyster hatchery on the East Coast. Local food vendors will have refreshments for sale.
Admission is free and no pre-registration is required. Comfortable shoes are recommended for walking around the campus. An on-campus shuttle will run throughout the day as well.
Horn Point Laboratory is located at 2020 Horns Point Road off Route 343, just outside of Cambridge, Maryland.
For more information, visit umces.edu/events/annual-open-
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Guiding our state, nation, and world toward a more sustainable future
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) is a leading research and educational institution working to understand and manage the world’s resources. From a network of laboratories spanning from the Allegheny Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean, UMCES scientists provide sound advice to help state and national leaders manage the environment and prepare future scientists to meet the global challenges of the 21st century.
HORN POINT LABORATORY
Understanding of the world’s estuarine and ocean ecosystems through a research program in oceanography, water quality, restoration of sea grasses, marshes and shellfish.
The Horn Point Laboratory, located on more than 800 acres on the banks of the Choptank River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, has advanced society’s understanding of the world’s estuarine and ocean ecosystems. Horn Point scientists are widely respected for their interdisciplinary programs in oceanography, water quality, restoration of sea grasses, marshes and shellfish and for expertise in ecosystem modeling. With ongoing research programs spanning from the estuarine waters of the Chesapeake Bay to the open waters of the world’s oceans, Horn Point is a national leader in applying environmental research and discovery to solve society’s most pressing environmental problems.